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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary reading reflects editorials on China’s unrest and the Philippine and Boer conflicts. It notes 3 236 officials paid from public treasury for imperial administration and cites water storage needs in Salt River valley with reservoir and levee calls. A Jerome Reporter quip about fashion and appearances closes the piece.
The note discusses the Dowager Empress of China seeking to curb military power by degrading generals. It humorously contemplates changes to spellings and titles, contrasting old and new manners, and questions how a historic fur seller might view such aristocratic reforms.
A national forest reserve is proposed for the Santo Catalinas, described as the best Rocky Mountain location for wildlife protection. The government aims to safeguard species from total extinction through this initiative.
Reports from Maulis claim Filipinos here assure General MacArthur they will lay down arms if the government grants amnesty restores confiscated property reallocates Filipino revenue for soldiers and provides civil government in the Philippines. The plan also seeks guarantees for Americans by constitution and expulsion of Fiera, with leverage for McKinley to act.
Fragmentary text outlines a July event with varied contests, a baseball game, dishes, and a grand finale. The program mentions a trainer and the SE railway Co involvement, with preparation for multiple activities and an evening grand event.
A garbled compilation of girl names and descriptors appears in an OCR fragment. It mentions numerous individuals such as Carrie Met Jennie Rosity Amelia and Eta Gan with assorted adjectives like nervous, muscular, lively, and clinging.
Geo Mitchell returns from Canon ee as Chas Overlock leaves on a trip. A baby is born to B Erickson and San Juan is celebrated. No rain yet and Copper Belle Co hires workers at Turquoise. The Lowell Co plans new hoisting gear. Miners head to Turquoise for work at Gleason. A hospital transfer and a serious injury are noted. Robbery suspects Wolschlegal and Ovens face grand jury action. A Brewery Row fire destroys a building, with bucket brigades saving nearby property. Various residents travel to Tombstone and county seat. miners and ministers frequent Bisbee for business and worship. Jurors report for special venire. horse theft charges proceed against Finnel and Wohlechle. Fire near a gas lamp narrowly averted. Arrivals list includes H C Avis and others.
The Holmes group of Ives mining property owners declare the property free of all debts contracted thereon. Mines listed include Hrad hight Leadville Copper Bug West Side Western Belle Northern Lett Grey Mule and Turquois King in the Turquoise mining district Coc hise County Ariz. Meeder bush to C. Mo Robens 1900.
Reports from Thacher in Graham county describe a deadly fire that killed five children aged 6 to 12 after Mrs Tempy Collier left them to visit the Pace family. A nearby man attempted rescue but was barred by flames as neighbors watched, the blaze likely started by a misthrown cigarette or spilled match near a water bucket. In related items, a Benson accident injures barber Wm Zeek, and Hon J B Finley arrives with a five thousand dollar bond to aid his brother Sam in a court matter, with the case postponed.
The Journal of New York reports Guggenheim interests may cash out $25,000,000 for all emelting plants, with a restructured board and elimination of competition in Colorado. The plan aims to shift El Paso and Cripple Creek business away from rivals while securing a fair governance role for Guggenheim. Separate notes cover a parole grant to Kerrick for theft, a German mining anniversary event at Elsieben, a deadly fire at a residence on Ninth Street, and scattered local notices.
A fragment from Frow Monday's Daily discusses a Frenett doctor promoting tonics as a cure for a nervous disorder. It notes the grand jury plans to reconvene Thursday and suggests court sessions may conclude that week while detailing local notices, gatherings, and scattered community news from Tombstone.
Benson enjoys steady growth as property changes hands and Pacific Improvement Co plans to place nearly 10 000 dollars of lots in Beawan town. Five to seven residences are under construction with more homes planned near the new railroad junction. SP Co yard improvements are expected to ease congestion on a yard with 280 cars, boosting Benson toward becoming a key commercial center. Weather map predicts warm weather and other notes praise local intelligence.
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